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CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S FORAGE CAP

CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S FORAGE CAP

This captain's cap is almost identical to the forage cap of Captain Wallace, of Gordonsville, Virginia to be found on page 164 in Time-Life's Echoes of Glory. Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy. It… (1268-063). Learn More »

$19,500.00
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A SUPERB, IDENTIFIED, MODEL 1858 CAVALRY OFFICER'S HAT – JOHN MARTIN, 1ST MASSACHUSETTS CAVALRY

A SUPERB, IDENTIFIED, MODEL 1858 CAVALRY OFFICER'S HAT – JOHN MARTIN, 1ST MASSACHUSETTS CAVALRY

This belonged to Private to Sergeant to 1st Lieutenant John Martin of the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry. Please click on the following link for the history of the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry (1st… (1284-10). Learn More »

$9,875.00
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87th PENNSYLVANIA ZOUAVE FEZ

87th PENNSYLVANIA ZOUAVE FEZ

Offered is a very rare, enlisted man's Zouave fez/cap worn by a member of Co. A. 87th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Only Co. A. aka "Ellsworth's Zouaves" out of the entire regiment was a Zouave… (1202-881). Learn More »

A GREAT IDENTIFIED EARLY WAR FORAGE CAP

A GREAT IDENTIFIED EARLY WAR FORAGE CAP

The etymology suggests that this particular cap cannot be called a "Bummer's cap" because it was worn almost 2 years before the Bummers "marching through Georgia" were a thing. This is a Model 1858… (1268-1023). Learn More »

$3,500.00
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SLOUCH HAT OF ARTILLERY OFFICER A.N. PARSON'S VI (6th) CORPS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC

SLOUCH HAT OF ARTILLERY OFFICER A.N. PARSON'S VI (6th) CORPS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC

This slouch hat has "IT", that is the look and feel of a hat worn in combat. The owner Lieutenant to Captain Augustine N. Parsons saw plenty of that in the 1st New Jersey Light Artillery, Battery… (1268-546). Learn More »

ONE OF THE VERY FEW GENUINE WORLD WAR 2 NAZI COSSACK KUBANKAS

ONE OF THE VERY FEW GENUINE WORLD WAR 2 NAZI COSSACK KUBANKAS

Let it be known we do not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi party in any way, shape, or form. That said let me continue with the description of this very rare piece of military headdress… (1284-02). Learn More »

WW1 ITALIAN HELMET – BULLET OR SHRAPNEL STRUCK?

WW1 ITALIAN HELMET – BULLET OR SHRAPNEL STRUCK?

A very good example of the Italian World War One helmet, modeled on the French M1915, but made just two pieces- the bowl and comb- and welded together rather than riveted. This shows some field wear… (1202-697). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY OFFICER'S KEPI - THE OWNER WAS KILLED IN ACTION

IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY OFFICER'S KEPI - THE OWNER WAS KILLED IN ACTION

This has to be one of the best out there for history, its classic appearance and condition. Peyton Johnston Junior was commissioned an officer in the Virginia 3rd Cavalry Regiment on 15 Aug 1861. He… (1268-1008). Learn More »

WW1 FRENCH HELMET WITH VETERAN’S PLAQUE

WW1 FRENCH HELMET WITH VETERAN’S PLAQUE

A very clean example of the French M1915 Adrian helmet with very strong paint, comb and RF/bomb plate in place, as well as liner and chinstrap (detached on one end) and carrying an excellent example… (1202-705). Learn More »

WW1 ITALIAN HELMET, EX-JARRETT MUSEUM

WW1 ITALIAN HELMET, EX-JARRETT MUSEUM

A fine example of the Italian M1917 World War One helmet with original strong green paint and black painted Italian five-prong crown with the regimental number below. The comb is in place, as is the… (1202-696). Learn More »

US WW1 28th KEYSTONE DIVISION HELMET

US WW1 28th KEYSTONE DIVISION HELMET

A very nice World War One U.S. helmet with original rough sand finish, complete liner and chinstrap, with the tightening instruction label still there, showing an original painted red Keystone, 28th… (1202-704). Learn More »

$225.00
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RARE YANKEE "PLUG HAT" STRUCK AT ANTIETAM

RARE YANKEE "PLUG HAT" STRUCK AT ANTIETAM

This hat, a rarely seen form of the slouch hat, was in two museums prior to our acquiring it - the Eastern Washington State Historical Society Museum of Spokane, Washington State where it was on… (1268-267). Learn More »

VERY NICE L.J. & I. PHILLIPS (TYPE-II) FORAGE CAP WITH CORPS BADGE AND INSIGNIA FOR THE 13th NEW JERSEY 12th AND 20th ARMY CORPS

VERY NICE L.J. & I. PHILLIPS (TYPE-II) FORAGE CAP WITH CORPS BADGE AND INSIGNIA FOR THE 13th NEW JERSEY 12th AND 20th ARMY CORPS

This cap was formerly in the collection of Steve Saathoff, who was well respected for his taste and acumen in Civil War headgear. The cap is an excellent example of the “Type-II” forage cap with… (2025-647). Learn More »

$5,950.00
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CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S KEPI FOUND IN SOUTH CAROLINA

CONFEDERATE SURGEON'S KEPI FOUND IN SOUTH CAROLINA

This cap was discovered in a Civil War period home in Charleston SC near "The Battery" neighborhood not many years ago. When found the cap needed a few minor repairs but it otherwise remains untouched… (1130-09). Learn More »

A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI

A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI

This cap's crown, top and base band are made from a medium weight open weave woolen fabric which may be a blend of sorts. It certainly looks "home spun". The kepi gives indications of being a depot… (1268-037). Learn More »

SLOUCH HAT WORN BY CONFEDERATE GENERAL BRYAN GRIMES

SLOUCH HAT WORN BY CONFEDERATE GENERAL BRYAN GRIMES

Several of the type are known and all are very similar in form. Made for military use, we believe, by a professional hatter here or overseas. It is a form not necessarily classifiable as a civilian… (1268-066). Learn More »

A BEYOND RARE CS ARKANSAS FROCK COAT AND "BONNET DE POLICE"

A BEYOND RARE CS ARKANSAS FROCK COAT AND "BONNET DE POLICE"

Mr. Ray Richey, owner of the Texas Civil War Museum, purchased this uniform coat and hat directly from an Arkansas estate in 2003. Twenty-six years prior to this it was acquired from the Beneux… (1268-057). Learn More »

A WONDERFUL CONFEDERATE ENLISTEDMAN'S ARTILLERY KEPI

A WONDERFUL CONFEDERATE ENLISTEDMAN'S ARTILLERY KEPI

This has to be one of the finest unmolested examples extant!  The cap's crown and baseband are made from a heavy wool felt which was dyed red using a madder base and then top-dyed with cochineal… (1268-551). Learn More »

MAJOR TO GENERAL'S CAP OF ROBERT F. HOKE

MAJOR TO GENERAL'S CAP OF ROBERT F. HOKE

This superb kepi was previously owned by well-respected individuals including Mr. Richard Abel, Mr. Shannon Pritchard and Mr. Ray Richey owner and operator of the Texas Civil War Museum. We have the… (1268-1010). Learn More »

$35,000.00
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A FORAGE CAP THAT "WHISTLES DIXIE"

A FORAGE CAP THAT "WHISTLES DIXIE"

This coffee-colored wool forage cap was discovered in Morristown, Tennessee in 1964 by a Mr. Robert Walter. Based on the pre-war model 1858 cap it certainly is a wool and cotton blend and measures 3… (1268-554). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER—MAJOR SAMUEL S.J. MOORE, STONEWALL BRIGADE / WIA AT KERNSTOWN--SECOND MANASSAS--THE WILDERNESS

Dated “Camp near Centerville November 1 1861.” Addressed to wife Ellen Scollay Moore. 3 pp. In ink on unlined paper, 12.75 x 7.75.”  Exhibits fold marks & slight smudging while remaining entirely legible. In protective sleeve. Born June… (846-566). Learn More »

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